Systems Engineering Specialist

 

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
 
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Telesat's System Modeling team architects, develops, and maintains the Lightspeed System Model, an advanced engineering software platform that supports resource allocation modeling for Lightspeed operations and end-to-end performance evaluation of the Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation.

As a Systems Engineering Specialist, you will help lead the technical direction of the Lightspeed System Model. You will design, implement, and validate algorithms and optimization methods, contribute to performance assessments, and guide architectural decisions that support the constellation's success. You will develop engineering software in C++, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to align the model with system requirements and integrate it into the overall Lightspeed system.